Council Member· 2024-2028
Fred Lowry
Draper City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 1:40:12
- Avg per meeting
- 4:11
- Segments
- 1592
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Council Member Fred Lowry on the recordAI-generated · 4 meetingsCouncil Member Fred Lowry consistently prioritizes traffic mitigation, infrastructure planning, and parking logistics across his recent legislative activities. He has actively engaged with development applications and zoning amendments, demonstrating a willingness to leverage his vote to secure concessions such as cross-access parking to address constituent concerns. While he critically evaluates project site designs and density, he remains committed to supporting diverse housing types, as evidenced by his support for residential zoning changes and mixed-density development projects.
Top issues during term (20)
Property Tax Increase
Enables collection of previously approved property tax revenues for municipal operations.
Widowmaker Plaque Installation
Minimal impact utilizing existing city communication channels and event resources.
Pedestrian Safety and Crosswalks Near Schools
Requires city funding for traffic signs, striping, or potential crossing guard staffing.
Historic Preservation and Documentation
Potential future partnership costs for radar verification and marker installation.
Residential Density and Zoning
Private residential development costs funded by the applicant.
zoning change
This could save homeowners big bucks by providing extra rental income or housing for family.
Land Use and Zoning Map Amendments
Generates commercial tax revenue for the city while potentially altering surrounding property values.
Community Events
Costs are associated with event staffing and logistics for city-sponsored activities.
Traffic and Infrastructure Capacity
None directly quantified, though traffic mitigation studies were conducted.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Potential changes to licensing fees or enforcement costs.
Bangerter Crossroads Development
The project involves extensive private commercial investment alongside city commitments to surrounding road and signal infrastructure.
FY 2027 First Quarter Budget Amendments
Increases general fund expenditures by $39,000 net, drawing $21,000 from fund balance and incorporating $18,000 in external grants and donations.
National Register of Historic Places Nominations
Funded through the historic preservation budget.
water conservation
Property owners may face higher initial costs for water-efficient irrigation and plant materials.
Commercial Site Development and Beautification
Costs will depend on final design and potential partnership funding.
Water Connection Requirements for Plat Amendments
Potential impact on development costs and timelines for private property owners.
Home Occupation Regulation
Negligible financial impact on the city, contributing minor business licensing fees and tax revenue.
SSVM Multi-Lot Private Road Development Opposition
Will generate additional property tax revenue for the city if built, but residents warned of potential private and public maintenance and flooding costs.
Moved or seconded (2)
Motions Lowry personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 4-02026-02-10
Councilmember F. Lowry motioned to go into a closed meeting to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property and security systems.
- secondedpassed2025-07-15
Items for Consideration
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (466)
Recorded while Lowry was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
136 Center CSD Text Amendment Request
September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes Approval
Audio Wizard AV Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit
Draper TOD Fourth Amended Plat Request
Pony Express Center Parking Deviation Request
Action Item: Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes for September 10, 2026 (Administrative Action)
Consent Agenda: Minutes and Resolution #26-45
Ordinance #1739: Snow Zoning Map Amendment
Ordinance #1740: Karl Malone Auto Center Signage Text Amendment
Approve the minutes of the September 15, 2026 City Council Meeting
Adjournment
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Expansion of Tree Committee to be "Landscaping" and vote on proposal to City Council
Adjournment
Selection of Planning Commission Vice-Chair
Approval of August 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Rivian KMAC-CSD Text Amendment
The Grange Plat Amendment Request
Academy Plaza Site Plan Request
Voting record (154)
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